24-Hour Economy to Create 1.7 Million Jobs by 2028: Goosie Tanoh Outlines Ghana’s Job Plan
Accra, Ghana – June 5, 2026
Ghana’s 24-Hour Economy policy is projected to generate 1.7 million jobs by 2028, according to Goosie Tanoh, a key architect of the initiative. He disclosed on the front page of the Daily Graphic, outlining how the government plans to shift the economy toward continuous, round-the-clock productivity.
The 24-Hour Economy is designed to move Ghana away from the traditional 8-hour workday model. Under the plan, businesses in manufacturing, agriculture, health, transport, and other sectors will operate in 3 shifts, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The goal is to increase output, reduce unemployment, and make Ghana more competitive globally.
How the 1.7m jobs will be created
Goosie Tanoh explained that the job creation will come from both direct and indirect employment. Factories running night shifts will need more workers, security personnel, and logistics staff. Farms with irrigation and cold storage can harvest and process crops at night. Banks, hospitals, and transport services operating 24/7 will also expand hiring.
He noted that the policy targets youth unemployment, which remains one of Ghana’s biggest economic challenges. By creating shift-based jobs, the government hopes to absorb graduates, artisans, and informal workers into the formal economy.
Key sectors driving the policy
Manufacturing is expected to be the biggest beneficiary. Textile mills, food processing plants, and pharmaceutical companies will run continuous production lines. In agriculture, agro-processing, and cold chain facilities will reduce post-harvest losses by working through the night.
The transport and logistics sector will also expand, with ports, haulage, and ride-hailing services operating on shift systems. Health facilities will be upgraded to provide 24-hour emergency and diagnostic services, creating more jobs for nurses, lab technicians, and support staff.
Infrastructure and incentives
For the 24-Hour Economy to work, Tanoh said the government must invest in reliable electricity, security, and public transport for night-shift workers. He added that tax incentives and low-interest loans will be provided to companies that adopt the shift system and meet job creation targets.
He also stressed the need for skills training. Technical and vocational institutions will be re-tooled to produce workers who can handle night operations in factories, labs, and warehouses.
What happens next
The full policy details are expected to be released as part of the government’s medium-term development plan. Goosie Tanoh said pilot programs in select industrial zones will begin in 2026 to test the shift model before national rollout.
Economists say if implemented well, the 24-Hour Economy could double productivity in key sectors. But they caution that success will depend on a stable power supply, worker safety at night, and strong enforcement of labor laws.
For now, the 1.7 million job target gives hope to millions of Ghanaians searching for work, especially young people entering the job market.
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